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Robots, allies in Japan against COVID-19

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Tokyo, Nov 11 (EFE).- Robots are a possible solution Japan has tested to work as waiters or postmen during the pandemic, among other professions which risk contagion and jobs with staff shortages.(Camera: ANTONIO HERMOSÍN)SHOT LIST: ROBOTS AT THE PEPPER PARLOR CAFE IN TOKYO, JAPAN AND THE JAPAN POST ROBOT.SOUNDBITES AND TRANSLATIONS:1- DAI SATAKA, BUSINESS DIRECTOR OF SOFTBANK ROBOTICS:"When we developed the robots, our focus was mainly entertainment or communication functions, but now under the situation of the pandemic, we are looking for them to perform 'contactless' operations, for example measuring body temperature of customers or serving dishes. We have had positive reactions from customers because they think it reduces the risk of COVID-19 contagion. "2-TAKASHI UEDA, JAPAN POST GENERAL MANAGER OF OPERATIONS AND INNOVATION:"We would like to introduce this robot widely in about 3 years. Due to the pandemic, we are testing this robot and other forms of home delivery such as leaving packages at the recipient's doorstep to avoid physical contact. We believe that we can use it especially in rural areas, where we are also testing delivery drones due to lack of personnel. "

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